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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.04, 569.32 and 232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.04, 569.32 and 232.96 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.04 : 569.32 = 232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.04/569.32 = 232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.04x = 569.32 × 232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.04x = 132,628.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,628.79/379.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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